Professionals working with children and young people

Information for teachers, GPs, social workers and partnership agencies that work with children and young people.

Making referrals to children services

If you're a professional who is worried about a child or a young person, or you think a child or their family may need additional support, you should make a referral to our Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team.

Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership

Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership is a statutory multi-agency organisation that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in Croydon.

Croydon Children and Families Partnership

The Croydon Children and Families Partnership brings together all those working with children, young people and families in Croydon to give them the support they need to have a safe, healthy and happy life and aspire to be the best they can be.

Request a family group conference

How to refer a family to have a family group conference (FGC), which is an independent meeting for families in need of support, usually used when a child might be taken into care.